Dusty Baker wanted to wait until Tuesday to bring Jay Bruce back. Bruce has been saying he is ready for a couple days but Baker wanted to make sure he wouldn't hurt himself worse.
"We had a meeting a couple days ago. Me, Jay and Dr. Kremchek talked about it. We know he is not going to be fully healthy until he gets rest in the winter," Baker said. "With Heisey hurting now we have to mix and match."
For insurance the Reds acquired Willie Bloomquist from the Kansas City Royals. Bloomquist is 32 years old. He was the third pick of the Seattle Mariners in 1999 out of Arizona State University.
Bloomquist hit .265 in 72 games for Kansas City, 35 in the outfield. He can also play the middle infield which is valuable too with Orlando Cabrera's general soreness.
"Walt told me he is excited about being in a pennant race," Baker said. "We need him. He plays all over. He plays a good outfield and he can run."
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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